Detroit Lions beat New York Giants, 31–21

The Lions closed as 5-point underdogs and won outright.

It was the 4th-biggest of 5 NFL upsets in 2000 Week 12, and the 42nd-biggest of the 2000 season. Detroit Lions pulled off 3 other upsets in 2000.

Other NFL upsets in 2000 Week 12

1. Chicago Bears 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10

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2. Green Bay Packers 26, Indianapolis Colts 24

   6-point underdogRecap
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3. Washington Commanders 33, St. Louis Rams 20

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4. New York Jets 20, Miami Dolphins 3

   3.5-point underdogRecap
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Detroit Lions’ other 2000 upsets

1. Detroit Lions 28, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14

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2. Detroit Lions 10, New York Jets 7

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3. Detroit Lions 15, Washington Commanders 10

   Week 25.5-point underdogRecap
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